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Catching the Tinder Predator
Confessions of a Parent Killer
Convicting My Ex
Love at first swipe, lies at every turn
When a group of women realise they’ ve all been deceived by the same man, they join forces to fight back. Charming and manipulative, he used dating apps to lure his victims, swiftly drawing them into intense relationships, then conning them out of money and unleashing physical and sexual abuse that left the women fearing for their lives. This gripping documentary follows their extraordinary battle to expose a dangerous fraudster, revealing how he built his web of lies, the devastating impact on those he targeted, and the strength of the women who risked everything to bring the truth to light.
Duration 2 x 1 hr or 1 x 1½ hr
Firecrest Films for Prime Video, UK
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Delving deep into the high-profile case of Virginia McCullough
On September 15 th 2023, 35-year-old Virginia McCullough was arrested on suspicion of murdering her parents. Not only did she freely confess her crimes, but she went on to stun arresting officers by revealing she had committed the murders almost five years previously and that their bodies remained concealed in the family home ever since. The film marks the first time Virginia has spoken publicly about her crimes, through a series of exclusive letters written while awaiting sentencing and after her conviction, as it strives to make sense of this troubling story and to provide an insight into the possible motivations of the most unlikely of murderers.
Duration 1 x 1½ hr or 1 x 2 hr
Transistor Films for Paramount +, UK
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Ellie Wilson confronts the trauma of her relationship as her rapist ex nears parole
In 2018, Ellie Wilson thought she’ d fallen in love. She was 19 and at university in Glasgow, part of a new group of friends and living the teenage dream, until it turned into a nightmare. Daniel, her boyfriend, became violent and coercively controlled her, assaulting her and raping her on multiple occasions. Ellie secretly recorded Daniel admitting to his behaviour. With this evidence, she found the courage to go to the police who took the accusations seriously and the case went to court. Daniel was eventually convicted and sent to prison for five years. This film follows Ellie as she comes to terms with being the victim of coercive control by her‘ first love’, meets her friends, questions what it was about this relationship that made her so vulnerable, and explores how she can rebuild her life with Daniel due to be released on parole.
Duration 1 x 1 hr
Story Films for BBC Three, UK
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